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How , and how often, did American GIs clean their rifles in WWII?

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In the HBO Series John Adams, the Founders voice approval in the Congress by rapping their walking sticks on the floor. Is this accurate? If so, where does this practice originate?

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What do we know about the "Ghost Dancers" in Edison's 1894 footage? Names? Ages? Stories?

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What is the current historical consensus (if there is one) on Baron von Steuben's sexuality and his potential relationship with Benjamin Walker?

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How , and how often, did American GIs clean their rifles in WWII?	79
In the HBO Series John Adams, the Founders voice approval in the Congress by rapping their walking sticks on the floor. Is this accurate? If so, where does this practice originate?	43
What do we know about the "Ghost Dancers" in Edison's 1894 footage? Names? Ages? Stories?	16
What is the current historical consensus (if there is one) on Baron von Steuben's sexuality and his potential relationship with Benjamin Walker?	5